January 09, 2009

How 'bout Those Hawkeyes?

Iowa fans are a fun-loving bunch, and nobody has more fun than Ed Podolak, the former Hawkeye and NFL player who has been a color commentator on Iowa radio broadcasts since 1982.

Podolak, who was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1989, still holds the NFL record for combined yards in a playoff game with 350, set in a 1971 Christmas Day game against Miami.

Eddie P. was caught having some fun last week in Tampa, where the Hawkeyes were preparing for their Outback Bowl matchup against South Carolina. Unfortunately, the photos ended up on an Iowa State board.

Hey, Easy Ed is in a bar with a bird who is loving the attention. Looks like they are having a good time celebrating The Hawkeye victory. I wish I would have been there with him. It's really nobody's business what Eddy does after work. It would be sad if it did. Big Brother all over again. Those who don't approve can go stuff themselves.

my guess is he is looking at a tatoo and having a great conversation with a woman.
any parties I have been at there is always someone that has a little too much, so if this not accepable behavior then we will have to outlaw drinking all together that way nobody can get in trouble.

Eddie is public figure and of course pictures like this will cause outcry. I think Eddie needs to lay off the sauce for a while and come party with us, those who are closer to his age. Oh Eddie, yeah, bring Vicki with you.

I have a friend that was at that hotel after the game. Ed had his hand on the side of her breast while she had her picture taken with him. He also did this with several other ladies. My friend also said that several ladies sat on his lap while he had his hands fully on their breasts. She also stated that he was clearly intoxicated and repeated the story that he told that during the game he was able to get a huge beer and drink it while calling the game. He relayed in his story at the hotel that he was proud of his ability to get beer. Ed, you have a responsibility to be a positive representative of the University of Iowa, not a drunk.

Whats the ruckus? I would like to know just how this reflects on the University. Private time, non university related partying and having fun. There doesn't seem to be any hesitancy on the part of the women involved so lets leave one of the greatest Iowa athletes alone. How do I know, played before him at the university, and against him in the NFL. Go Eddie!!!!

Is this really news? The guy is over 21 and in a bar celebrating an Iowa bowl victory. What law is he breaking? I guess I'm thankful that I'm not a public figure for as many times as I've had a few beers in a bar.

This is a BFD. It was on his own time in a private hotel room. The gal obviously enjoyed -- or at least didn't mind -- the attention. If this was any guy on the street, nobody would pay any attention to it all. Leave him alone -- I think everyone values his contribution broadcasting Hawks games, and this should not jeopardize that.

I remember when Ed passed out on the Pentacrest by the Old Capital a few years ago after an Iowa game. This is blown way out of proportion. Ed was ready to move on anyway. Ed is my new hero of 2009! He likes to have some fun...big deal!